Measurement of inter-episode impulsivity in bipolar disorder

Authors
Swann, AC Anderson, JC Dougherty, DM Moeller, FG
Citation
Ac. Swann et al., Measurement of inter-episode impulsivity in bipolar disorder, PSYCHIAT R, 101(2), 2001, pp. 195-197
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Psychiatry,"Neurosciences & Behavoir
Journal title
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
ISSN journal
01651781 → ACNP
Volume
101
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
195 - 197
Database
ISI
SICI code
0165-1781(20010325)101:2<195:MOIIIB>2.0.ZU;2-V
Abstract
We carried out a preliminary investigation of impulsivity in patients with bipolar I disorder not meeting criteria for active episodes. Barratt Impuls iveness Scale (BIS-11) scores were significantly higher in bipolar disorder than in control subjects. Laboratory measurements of impulsivity correlate d with a BIS-11 score or severity of manic symptoms. Impulsivity in bipolar disorder may have both stable and state-dependent aspects. (C) 2001 Elsevi er Science Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.